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Annual Cowboy Youth Classic set for June 19, 20 in LaramieBeef, goat, hog and lamb fitting and showing clinics begin the annual Cowboy Youth Classic in Laramie June 19 and 20. The annual show/clinic is at the University of Wyoming's Cliff and Martha Hansen Livestock Teaching Arena approximately three miles west of Laramie on Hwy. 230. The classic is open to youths age 20 and younger. Started in 1997 by the College of Agriculture's Department of Animal Science, the event expanded to include market lambs and hogs in 2003, and market goats have been added this year. The event draws about 60 to 80 youths. Contestants are required to attend their choice of workshops Friday. Livestock shows Saturday, in order, are goat, lamb, hog and beef. The classic's aim is two-fold, said Lance Miller, who is the Livestock Judging Team coach and Cowboy Youth Classic chair in the college. "The intent is to provide an opportunity for youths to not only exhibit projects prior to county fairs, but, more importantly, to provide educational opportunities for the exhibitors to learn more about livestock production, husbandry, health, and management, along with proper show techniques and etiquette," said Miller. The format provides an educational environment for all levels of exhibitors. "It's our belief some exhibitors are really excited about their livestock projects but are too inexperienced to feel really competitive at traditional jackpot shows," said Miller. "We want to provide an opportunity where exhibitors of all ages can learn by doing, and, hopefully, have them better prepared for county and state fairs." June 19 schedule: 8 a.m., Barn opens. 9 a.m., Hoof trimming available 9:30 a.m., Beef, lamb, goat and swine weigh and check in 11 a.m., Market lamb fitting and showing clinic, followed by market goat Noon, Beef fitting and showing clinic followed by market hog 2-4 p.m., Mandatory workshops. Attendees are required to take one in each session. Session I includes market goat nutrition and management, anatomy of animal nutrition, "Speaking with Confidence"; Session II includes swine artificial insemination, range plant identification walking tour, and market animal ultrasound. 6 p.m. - Complimentary meal and tour of facilities. Livestock shows begin 9 a.m. Saturday. More than half of the 23 Wyoming counties are usually represented, and exhibitors also come from Nebraska and Colorado. Information about the classic, including a registration form and entry fees, is online at www.uwyo.edu/anisci/info.asp?p=7795. For more information, contact Miller at (307) 766-2159 or lrmiller@uwyo.edu.
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